Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character お has the Unicode code point U+304A. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+304A to binary:
00110000 01001010. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100011 10000001 10001010
HIRAGANA LETTER O·U+304A
お
Character Information
Code Point
U+304A
HEX
304A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 81 8A | 11100011 10000001 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 4A | 00110000 01001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4A 30 | 01001010 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 4A | 00000000 00000000 00110000 01001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4A 30 00 00 | 01001010 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
お
URI Encoded
%E3%81%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+304A represents the Hiragana letter 'オ' (Hiragana Letter O), which is a syllabic character in the Japanese writing system of the same name. Hiragana is a phonetic script that comprises 46 basic characters, including vowels and consonants. U+304A is primarily used for its phonetic value in digital text, representing the 'o' sound, and can be combined with other hiragana characters to form complex syllables. In Japanese, Hiragana is widely employed alongside Kanji, the Chinese-derived logographic script, and Katakana, the alphabetic script primarily used for foreign words or onomatopoeia. U+304A holds a significant role in digital communication and text processing, allowing for accurate representation of the Japanese language online and in software applications. As an essential component of written Japanese, Hiragana Letter 'オ' (U+304A) contributes to the rich linguistic heritage and cultural identity of Japan. The character is used not only in traditional literature but also in modern digital media, signage, and everyday communication, reflecting the enduring importance of the Japanese script within the nation's history and society.
How to type the お symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12362 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.